• Daily special bulletin eNews
• Daily Township website updates
• Township Committee meeting preparation and associated documentation
• License and permits sent on-line or through the mail
• OPRA requests

• Applications for deductions
• Processing deeds – ownership changes
• Processing change of mailing addresses
• Processing permits/CO from the building department
• Processing OPRA requests and public inquiries
• Calculating estimates for affordable housing fees and estimates for any proposed structural changes
• For more information visit the Assessor Department’s website

• Remote plan review
• Photo documentation of inspections
• Video inspections coming soon
• New applications can be submitted through the mail
• Large construction plans can be dropped off, please call to make arrangements
• For more information visit the Building Department’s page

Building Department Hours – until further notice, the Building Department will not have extended hours on Tuesday evening. The hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm ONLY. 

Application Submission – with the exception of applications for new structures, applications will be accepted by MAIL ONLY and should include a blank check payable to, “Hillsborough Township,” as applicable. This includes any new permits, permit updates, or re-submittals. We ask that you thoroughly look over and make sure the application is complete in order to avoid any delays. Keep in mind, all Technical Sections and Permit Jackets are state forms that can either be found on the Hillsborough Township website or through the NJDCA website. If you have any further questions, or to find out how you may submit an application for a new structure or large construction project, please contact our office at 908-369-5882.

Payments – if you have a permit ready to be paid for, you must mail a blank check payable to, “Hillsborough Township,” Once the payment is processed we will mail the permit paperwork.

Inspections – There will be no Saturday inspections until further notice.  We will only be inspecting unoccupied new construction until further notice.   If there is any potential risk to our inspectors, the appointment will be rescheduled. Additionally, our inspectors have been advised to practice social distancing (6ft away) while performing all inspections. Please be respectful of this. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Building Department. If you are the owner or contractor of a project that needs an inspection of the interior of an Occupied Building, please make your request for each inspection as follows:

First, send an email request for photo documentation in lieu of required field inspections, with your Permit Number, to the appropriate Subcode Official, (Fire, Electrical, Plumbing/Mechanical, or Building).

• Building Subcode Official – Rich Perlman
• Assistant Building Subcode Official – Chris Huddy
• Fire Subcode Official – Ed Allatt
• Plumbing/Mechanical Subcode Official – Frank Lukacs
• Electrical Subcode Official – Peter Palmeri

1. The Subcode Official will respond with a specific list of areas they will need photo evidence of, specific to your project and inspection type.  
2. The photos emailed to the Subcode Official must include a scanned copy or photo of a completed, “Affidavit in Lieu of Required Inspection Due to COVID-19” with an original signature applied to it. Each photo emailed should be labeled with a very brief description of the details provided.  

When this submittal is received and reviewed by the Subcode Official or Inspector, they will schedule a time to call you to discuss your results. 

Permit Pick Up Instructions
If you get a call that your permit is ready for pickup, you will need to mail a check payable to, “Hillsborough Township,” to the Building Department.  After receiving payment, we will mail the permit to you. Also, with the exception of applications for new structures or large construction projects,  any permit applications, updates, or revisions all need to be mailed to the Building Department. The address is as follows:

        Hillsborough Township
       Building Department
       379 South Branch Road
       Hillsborough, NJ 08844

You can reach the building department by phone or email with any questions.

• Business promotion video campaign
• Business posts featured on the HBA Facebook page
• Increased HBA e-News commuting critical business resources, business development and new regulations impacting their businesses
• Assisting business through the permit process using virtual meetings
• Sustainable community education and outreach

• Engineering inspections occur outside and adhere to social distancing requirements
• Permit applications available online and can be mailed to the office
• Permit reviews for projects conducted by both in-office and remote staff

The Engineering Department has forms and frequently asked questions on the Engineering page. Permit applications and required fees can be mailed to the attention of the Engineering Department. The staff will continue to review permits.

• Tax payments can now be dropped off 24/7 in the secure mailbox located at the entrance to Police Headquarters.
• Tax Payments can still be mailed or made online at www.hillsborough-nj.org
• Cash only in person tax payments will be accepted at the Municipal Building on certain dates and times. To protect both the residents and employees precautionary measures have been established. View the dates, times and precautionary measures.
  
• Dog Licenses can be renewed on-line at www.hillsborough-nj.org – this is a free service.
• Processing purchase orders and paying vendors

Anyone needing to have their Senior Tax Freeze Form filled and certified can mail it to the attention of the Tax Collector, and we will fill it out and mail it right back.

Taxes are due May 1st but the grace period to pay without interest or penalty has been extended until June 1st.

Payments received after June 1st will incur interest charges.

All business inspections and smoke alarm certification inspections have been suspended at this time. Hillsborough Township Fire District Incident Response/Hillsborough Police Department Temporary New Guidelines.

• Maintaining COVID-19 health records and reports for Township
• Issuing marriage licenses
• Issuing death certificates
• Conducting septic installation inspections
• For more information visit the Health Department’s website

The library remains closed but has virtual programs available. See their website for program information.

• Processing of traffic tickets and criminal complaints
• Processing payments for existing traffic and criminal time payments
• Processing pleas of not guilty
• Scheduling of future court appearances virtually or through other means
• Entry of attorney appearances
• Processing of subpoenas and witness information
• Assistance with inquiries regarding court procedures, license suspensions, disposition information and warrant resolution

COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE  CONTINUATION OF OPERATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT DURING THE COVID-19 SITUATION ISSUED BY HON. FRANCESCO TADDEO, J.M.C.

If you have a pending municipal court matter and would like to speak to the Municipal Prosecutor, please fill out the Prosecutor Contact Request form to provide your contact information.  You will be contacted once the Municipal Prosecutor reviews your file.

The Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority office located at 220 Triangle Road is closed. A Message from the Township of Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority regarding clogging sewer pipes and pump station equipment.

• The Hillsborough Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM) continues to work to ensure the safety and well being of the residents, employees, businesses, and visitors of Hillsborough Township.
• For more information visit the OEM website

• Beautification and maintaining all Township parks
• Mowing and mulching
• Seeding and turf repair
• Trail and bike path inspections
• Daily inspections of all security fencing at parks

Hillsborough Township Parks remain open and CDC guidelines for appropriate social distancing measures should continue to be followed. Please note the playgrounds,  basketball courts, skate park and the dog park are closed

All Spring programs have been canceled. 

All playgrounds, skate parks, and dog parks are closed.

Only the following parks have available bathroom facilities: Singley Park, Ann Van Middlesworth Park, Docherty Park

Refunds: Please note families will be receiving full refunds via check in the mail. With the high volume of refunds needing to be processed, please anticipate receiving your refund in early May. 

Parks and Recreation is presenting Online Programs for Everyone. Call the department at 908-369-4832 or visit their website for more information

• Processing applications for zoning permits
• Processing applications for certified lists
• Processing applications for Planning Board and Zoning Board of -Adjustment reviews
• Responding to OPRA requests and general zoning questions

 Chief Michael McMahon would like to update our residents and visitors regarding the precautions that we are taking to protect both our citizens and our employees.

As a result of Covid-19, it has become necessary to put a temporary patrol response plan in place. This plan allows for our police officers to take reports over the phone for calls that do not require evidence to be collected, an on scene investigation to be conducted or otherwise require an officer to respond to a scene. Residents having incidents meeting this criteria shall give their information and telephone number to the dispatcher as normal and will be contacted back by an officer to determine the course of action and if a physical response is needed.

Our officers will be practicing social distancing and avoiding contact with you to the extent possible.

Non -emergency fingerprinting and al l community policing events including our YMCA basketball nights will be suspended until further notice. Fir earms applications will only be accepted online.

Residents needing to pick up a police report should contact the Records Bureau at 908-369- 4584 before coming to the Police Depart ment. Arrangements can be made to email or transmit a report in another fashion while avoiding unnecessary cont act.

The Police Department Lobby is open however residents are encouraged to contact us by phone at 908-369-4323 before coming in if possible.

The goal of these temporary procedures is to h elp decreaseunnecessary contact and reduce the risk of person to person transmission of novel coronavirus.

These are unprecedented t imes. There is no need to panic, but there is a lot of reason s to take this seriously and follow the advice of the CDC and Health Departments in order to "flat t en the curve" as int ended .

Rest assured, if you contact 911 with an emergency, you will receive the same professional r esponse from our officers that you are accustomed to.

We must do our best to limit unnecessary exposure to our officers so that they are still able to serve you during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

Hillsborough is a strong community. Once we all move past this, I can assure you that the Hillsborough Township Police Department will return to normal operations.

The Department of Public Works is Closed to the Public

All Hillsborough Township Clean Communities Litter Events postponed until further notice.

Senior Curbside Pickup is now being rescheduled for seniors that were signed up for pickup dates in April. Look out for a postcard with the new date.

The Annual Cleanup Program is back up and running.  Visit the Public Works page for the adjusted dates and for instructions on how to sign up.

• Maintain Hillsborough Community Assistance Network (C.A.N.) donations
• Provide senior transportation to doctor or store as needed
• Provided clients with 4-weeks of product to limit exposure to both the clients and the employees

For more information visit the Social Services Department’s website
The Hillsborough food bank is accepting donations Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

If you are a Hillsborough resident in need of temporary assistance from the Township’s food pantry, please complete an application using one of the links below.

Hillsborough Food Pantry Application in English

Hillsborough Food Pantry Application in Spanish

Mail the completed application, along with a copy of your non-expired photo ID with a Hillsborough address, and proof of residency, which would be a copy of your Lease/Rental Agreement or Property Tax/Mortgage Statement (please block-out any financial information such as account numbers and payment amounts).

You must list income on your application for ALL members of the HOUSEHOLD who receive income, including Unemployment, Social Security, Disability, Child Support, and Alimony.

Mailing Address:

Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex
The  Peter J. Biondi Building
379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844
Attn: Social Services Department

You may also submit your Food Pantry Application in person between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m, Monday through Friday. Please call the Social Services Department at 908-369-3880 for further information regarding dropping off your application. 

• Providing internal technical support to help departments service residents and businesses
• Providing technical support to help set up remote access for Township employees working virtually
• Providing technical support to establish live-stream Township Committee and Boards and Commission meetings